Hi, guys! I was checking out Sam Houston State University and I'm a little unsure of how to calculate my GPA according to their scale. Does anyone here know how they calculate GPAs for applicants? Thanks in advance!
Hello! Sam Houston State University (SHSU) uses a 4.0 grade point scale for evaluating GPAs. To calculate your GPA according to their scale, follow these steps:
1. Assign each letter grade you received a point value, as follows: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0.
2. Multiply the point value of each grade by the number of credit hours the respective course is worth. This will give you the "quality points" for each course.
3. Add up the total quality points you have earned.
4. Add up the total credit hours you have taken.
5. Divide the total quality points by the total credit hours.
This will give you your unweighted GPA. Keep in mind that SHSU does not consider weighted GPAs in their calculation. Instead, they focus on the unweighted GPA that falls within a 4.0 scale.
Also, it's important to note that specific program requirements or scholarships may have different GPA criteria, so make sure to check those as well. Best of luck with your application process!
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